Working from home can have benefits for workers (e.g. less commuting, more flexibility) and businesses (e.g. downsizing office space). However, the WHS risks must still be managed. This information sheet provides practical information for workers who are doing computer-based work from home.

Under work health and safety (WHS) laws a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), such as an employer, has a duty of care to their workers. They must ensure your health and safety, both physical and psychological, while you are at work, so far as is reasonably practicable.

The PCBU's WHS duties do not change when you are working from home even if you asked to work from home, the arrangement is temporary or part time, or it was put in place due to external factors (e.g. public health directions).